Why We Scrapbook (June 2009)tag:typepad.com,2003:gallery-15889612009-06-01T08:07:00-07:00TypePadThis Is The Boy | Cheryl Overtontag:typepad.com,2003:photo-1980-01-01T01:01:18-08:001980-01-01T01:01:18-08:00materials letter stickers (KI Memories) + heart punch (Stampin' Up!) + brads (Doodlebug) + font (Century Gothic)
Journaling
This is the boy...who is currently almost 9 years old and lying on the floor in a full on tantrum. This new and unwelcome behaviour started a couple of weeks ago and we can only pray that it will be a short-lived one. This morning on the way out the door to school a bunch of tattered looking homework was noticeably hanging out of his backpack. Homework, that when asked about last night, did not exist. Upon questioning the child burst into tears, stamped his foot and accused his mother of never listening and when asked to get in the car as it was time to go to school crossed his arms and stated adamantly, “I am NOT going.”
Having tried other methods to deal with this defiance over the past couple of weeks, the mother in question sat in the car for a full minute waiting and when boy did not materialize, drove other boy to school so he would not be late. When the mother arrived back home the boy was in a puddle on the mudroom floor, sobbing. He yelled “you scared me!”, to which the mother replied, “I waited for you, and your brother was not going to be late because you’re having a tantrum.” The boy then demanded to be driven to school immediately. The mother reminded the child that she had already driven to school that morning and, unfortunately for him, he would now have to wait until she was ready to go back out. The boy threw himself around a bit more and upped the caterwauling significantly. The mother told the boy when he was finished he could pick up the cushions he threw on the floor, finish his homework and maybe by the time he was done she would be ready to drive him to school. Thirty-odd more minutes of thrashing and pleading to the Gods to send him a more loving, compassionate mother passed and the boy finally did what was asked of him. At that that point the mother and son sat together, had a cuddle and talked about what a waste of time throwing a tantrum is...especially if you are a boy who has a mean mom who won’t put up with it. Mostly because she loves him very much.
A Note From Cheryl
This layout is kind of what scrapbooking means to me—those little slice of life moments that you want to remember, but that if you didn't document, would probably get lost over time.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> letter stickers (KI Memories) + heart punch (Stampin' Up!) + brads (Doodlebug) + font (Century Gothic)</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
This is the boy...who is currently almost 9 years old and lying on the floor in a full on tantrum. This new and unwelcome behaviour started a couple of weeks ago and we can only pray that it will be a short-lived one. This morning on the way out the door to school a bunch of tattered looking homework was noticeably hanging out of his backpack. Homework, that when asked about last night, did not exist. Upon questioning the child burst into tears, stamped his foot and accused his mother of never listening and when asked to get in the car as it was time to go to school crossed his arms and stated adamantly, “I am NOT going.”
Having tried other methods to deal with this defiance over the past couple of weeks, the mother in question sat in the car for a full minute waiting and when boy did not materialize, drove other boy to school so he would not be late. When the mother arrived back home the boy was in a puddle on the mudroom floor, sobbing. He yelled “you scared me!”, to which the mother replied, “I waited for you, and your brother was not going to be late because you’re having a tantrum.” The boy then demanded to be driven to school immediately. The mother reminded the child that she had already driven to school that morning and, unfortunately for him, he would now have to wait until she was ready to go back out. The boy threw himself around a bit more and upped the caterwauling significantly. The mother told the boy when he was finished he could pick up the cushions he threw on the floor, finish his homework and maybe by the time he was done she would be ready to drive him to school. Thirty-odd more minutes of thrashing and pleading to the Gods to send him a more loving, compassionate mother passed and the boy finally did what was asked of him. At that that point the mother and son sat together, had a cuddle and talked about what a waste of time throwing a tantrum is...especially if you are a boy who has a mean mom who won’t put up with it. Mostly because she loves him very much.
<b>A Note From Cheryl</b>
This layout is kind of what scrapbooking means to me—those little slice of life moments that you want to remember, but that if you didn't document, would probably get lost over time.

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My Story | Aly Dosdalltag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-01T19:07:54-07:002009-05-01T19:07:54-07:00materials patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye) + felt flowers and chipboard letters (American Crafts) + brads (The Paper Studio) + border punch and scalloped oval punch (Fiskars) + digital paper (Vintage Text paper pack by Katie Pertiet) + digital postage frame (Covered Stamp Sheets 1 by Meredith Fenwick) + shaped text paths (Text Bytes: Shaped Text Templates No. 4 by Pattie Knox) + font (Myriad Pro) + software (Photoshop CS2)
A Note From Aly
Last summer while attending a family reunion, my father-in-law shared dozens of old family heritage photos with us that he got from his mother before she passed. My father-in-law could identify some of the names and details of the photos, but many he could not. Most of the photos had no names, dates, or details written on them or about them. Any relatives that could identify them are gone. These peoples' lives are now forgotten. This haunted and saddened me, and as I looked at their nameless faces I felt like they were sending a message to me: be sure to record details (names, dates, places, stories) about our family so that our lives are not forgotten. All of the photos on this layout are of these unidentifiable people, and I wanted it to convey the message that I had gotten from them. This is really the essence of scrapbooking to me.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (My Mind’s Eye) + felt flowers and chipboard letters (American Crafts) + brads (The Paper Studio) + border punch and scalloped oval punch (Fiskars) + digital paper (Vintage Text paper pack by Katie Pertiet) + digital postage frame (Covered Stamp Sheets 1 by Meredith Fenwick) + shaped text paths (Text Bytes: Shaped Text Templates No. 4 by Pattie Knox) + font (Myriad Pro) + software (Photoshop CS2)</font>
<b>A Note From Aly</b>
Last summer while attending a family reunion, my father-in-law shared dozens of old family heritage photos with us that he got from his mother before she passed. My father-in-law could identify some of the names and details of the photos, but many he could not. Most of the photos had no names, dates, or details written on them or about them. Any relatives that could identify them are gone. These peoples' lives are now forgotten. This haunted and saddened me, and as I looked at their nameless faces I felt like they were sending a message to me: be sure to record details (names, dates, places, stories) about our family so that our lives are not forgotten. All of the photos on this layout are of these unidentifiable people, and I wanted it to convey the message that I had gotten from them. This is really the essence of scrapbooking to me.

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In My Scrapbook | Kim Morgantag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-26T17:41:00-07:002009-05-26T17:41:00-07:00materials rub-ons (Kaiser) + fonts (Calibri and Arial)
Journaling
You may be wondering why I’ve scrapbooked this tiny, beat-up snapshot. Well, Ron gave me this photo of himself when we were dating and I used to carry it around with me in my purse. I would pull it out when I was missing him, especially during the two or three short periods when we broke up with each other. I liked the way it captured his smile. Then one day I accidentally left it in my pocket and it went through the laundry. Now I’m not much of a pack rat, and I’ve never been terribly sentimental, but still I’ve kept this tiny, beat-up snapshot all these years because it means a lot to me. So here it is, safely in my scrapbook. And I still enjoy seeing that smile.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> rub-ons (Kaiser) + fonts (Calibri and Arial)</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
You may be wondering why I’ve scrapbooked this tiny, beat-up snapshot. Well, Ron gave me this photo of himself when we were dating and I used to carry it around with me in my purse. I would pull it out when I was missing him, especially during the two or three short periods when we broke up with each other. I liked the way it captured his smile. Then one day I accidentally left it in my pocket and it went through the laundry. Now I’m not much of a pack rat, and I’ve never been terribly sentimental, but still I’ve kept this tiny, beat-up snapshot all these years because it means a lot to me. So here it is, safely in my scrapbook. And I still enjoy seeing that smile.

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The Essence | Stacy Juliantag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-26T20:46:09-07:002009-05-26T20:46:09-07:00materials patterned paper (Close To My Heart) + ribbon, stickers (American Crafts) + tag (Pebbles, Inc.) + border punch (Stampin' Up) + eyelets + floss
Journaling
I see something beautiful. I photograph it. I think about it. I add some color and texture and a bit of my personal perspective and I put it all together on a page.
Cool thing is the next time I see or experience this same thing, I appreciate it more...
When you learn to stop and take notice and reflect and write, you learn to be grateful for the world around you. You learn that gratitude heightens your awareness and awareness deepens your gratitude and you develop a new relationship with time. Small fleeting moments can be extended and savored, while long arduous experiences can be viewed as but a small moment in the grand scheme of life. Events fall away and you become more present in your relationships, with people and places and things, like raspberries.
I see something beautiful. I photograph it. I think about it. I add some color and texture and a bit of my personal perspective and I put it all together on a page.
I scrapbook...
A Note From Stacy
I'm going to be perfectly honest with you and admit that I "re-made" this layout. It was done. It was turned in.
I couldn't stop thinking about it. I had envisioned what I wanted to create and in order to make a deadline, I rushed through the most important part—the writing.
Next time, I will wait and be patient and let the words come.
It's that important.
I hope you'll take the challenge to consider your own personal scrapbooking "essence." I hope you won't rush it. write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (Close To My Heart) + ribbon, stickers (American Crafts) + tag (Pebbles, Inc.) + border punch (Stampin' Up) + eyelets + floss</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
I see something beautiful. I photograph it. I think about it. I add some color and texture and a bit of my personal perspective and I put it all together on a page.
Cool thing is the next time I see or experience this same thing, I appreciate it more...
When you learn to stop and take notice and reflect and write, you learn to be grateful for the world around you. You learn that gratitude heightens your awareness and awareness deepens your gratitude and you develop a new relationship with time. Small fleeting moments can be extended and savored, while long arduous experiences can be viewed as but a small moment in the grand scheme of life. Events fall away and you become more present in your relationships, with people and places and things, like raspberries.
I see something beautiful. I photograph it. I think about it. I add some color and texture and a bit of my personal perspective and I put it all together on a page.
I scrapbook...
<b>A Note From Stacy</b>
I'm going to be perfectly honest with you and admit that I "re-made" this layout. It was done. It was turned in.
I couldn't stop thinking about it. I had envisioned what I wanted to create and in order to make a deadline, I rushed through the most important part—the writing.
Next time, I will wait and be patient and let the words come.
It's that important.
I hope you'll take the challenge to consider your own personal scrapbooking "essence." I hope you won't rush it.

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Because | Celeste Smithtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-26T21:17:40-07:002009-05-26T21:17:40-07:00materials patterned paper (October Afternoon) + ribbon (Chatterbox) + chipboard letters (Basic Grey) + buttons + embroidery floss + digital label (Poppy Talk) + font (Another Typewriter at www.dafont.com)
A Note From Celeste
Creating photo collages in Photoshop can make for an interesting and easy arrangement of photos. I was able to print all of my photos on one sheet and simply trim between around the outside edge. I also used Photoshop to recolor the label and make it large enough to fit my journaling.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (October Afternoon) + ribbon (Chatterbox) + chipboard letters (Basic Grey) + buttons + embroidery floss + digital label (Poppy Talk) + font (Another Typewriter at www.dafont.com)</font>
<b>A Note From Celeste</b>
Creating photo collages in Photoshop can make for an interesting and easy arrangement of photos. I was able to print all of my photos on one sheet and simply trim between around the outside edge. I also used Photoshop to recolor the label and make it large enough to fit my journaling.

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Connections | Karen Glenntag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-27T15:40:24-07:002009-05-27T15:40:24-07:00materials heart punch (Carl) + font (Times New Roman)
A Note From Karen
I love pretty much everything about scrapbooking, from the photos to the patterns and colors of the paper, to the stories behind it all. I especially enjoy the creativity. But this layout captures what, for me, is really at the heart of scrapbooking—making and keeping connections.
I laid out my plan initially in Adobe InDesign and then recreated it with paper. This is my first time to try this approach, but I think I may really get to like it! It allowed me to test how I wanted the color-blocking, and also the cropping of the photos, without actually making any cuts :) I also loved that it helped me to size and place my title and journaling accurately for printing. write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size="1"><b>materials</b> heart punch (Carl) + font (Times New Roman)</font>
<b>A Note From Karen</b>
I love pretty much everything about scrapbooking, from the photos to the patterns and colors of the paper, to the stories behind it all. I especially enjoy the creativity. But this layout captures what, for me, is really at the heart of scrapbooking—making and keeping connections.
I laid out my plan initially in Adobe InDesign and then recreated it with paper. This is my first time to try this approach, but I think I may really get to like it! It allowed me to test how I wanted the color-blocking, and also the cropping of the photos, without actually making any cuts :) I also loved that it helped me to size and place my title and journaling accurately for printing.

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You Two | Elisha Snowtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-27T15:40:57-07:002009-05-27T15:40:57-07:00materials patterned paper, letter stickers, rub-on letters, rub-on corner flourish (American Crafts) + rub-on border flourish (Kaiser) + brads
A Note From Elisha
To better unify my photo with the layout, I added a digital damask background to the photo. The photo was originally taken with my boys placed in front of a solid black background. I also chose a standard, basic font for my stickers and rub-ons in order to off-set the fanciness of the patterned paper and flourishes.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper, letter stickers, rub-on letters, rub-on corner flourish (American Crafts) + rub-on border flourish (Kaiser) + brads</font>
<b>A Note From Elisha</b>
To better unify my photo with the layout, I added a digital damask background to the photo. The photo was originally taken with my boys placed in front of a solid black background. I also chose a standard, basic font for my stickers and rub-ons in order to off-set the fanciness of the patterned paper and flourishes.

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Jeeg & Jerma | Angie Lucastag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-27T16:52:54-07:002009-05-27T16:52:54-07:00materials patterned paper (Sassafras Lass, BoBunny) + letters and bird die cuts (QuicKutz) + corner rounder (EK Success) + journaling pen (Zig by EK Success) + rhinestone (My Mind's Eye)
A Note From Angie
For me, scrapbooking is primarily about relationships and stories. This layout features several different photos taken at different times and places, all of which help illustrate my relationship with my stepson. I included a few fun facts (in simple, list-style journaling) to paint a more complete picture of how we interact with each other. My photos are far from perfect, but I don't worry about that. What matters is the story they tell. And the story is: we're a couple of goof-balls!
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (Sassafras Lass, BoBunny) + letters and bird die cuts (QuicKutz) + corner rounder (EK Success) + journaling pen (Zig by EK Success) + rhinestone (My Mind's Eye)</font>
<b>A Note From Angie</b>
For me, scrapbooking is primarily about relationships and stories. This layout features several different photos taken at different times and places, all of which help illustrate my relationship with my stepson. I included a few fun facts (in simple, list-style journaling) to paint a more complete picture of how we interact with each other. My photos are far from perfect, but I don't worry about that. What matters is the story they tell. And the story is: we're a couple of goof-balls!

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Because | Rebecca Coopertag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-27T20:04:02-07:002009-05-27T20:04:02-07:00materials metal rimmed tag (avery) + font (Arial Narrow)
Journaling
Why do I do this?
It helps me see the ordinary in a whole different light
Every memory we make together is precious to me
I'm forgetful and I need to write things down
The details of our little life are important
I enjoy the process
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> metal rimmed tag (avery) + font (Arial Narrow)</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
Why do I do this?
It helps me see the ordinary in a whole different light
Every memory we make together is precious to me
I'm forgetful and I need to write things down
The details of our little life are important
I enjoy the process

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Memories on Paper | Ann Costentag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-28T10:05:43-07:002009-05-28T10:05:43-07:00materials patterned paper (Pink Paislee) + plastic flowers (American Crafts) + buttons (Chatterbox) + journaling stamps (Just Cre8) + die cuts (Quickutz Silhouette)
Journaling
For me, scrapbooking started as a picture preservation effort. I just had a baby and felt I needed to put his pictures into acid-free home. Though I mostly kept up with it, I struggled. There was no enjoyment, just another chore on my to-do list. One day, I read a book from a certain Cathy Zielske. I couldn't put the book down and from that moment on, my focus shifted. I started putting our memories on paper and found a new passion.
A Note From Ann
This is my first layout using my Silhouette and I am sold! I love the ability to create custom titles and to cut embellishments that match my layout perfectly—the flowers and leaves were cut from designs included in the software. Since my pictures have such a wide range of colours, I didn't pull my colour choices from them and instead chose to use one of my favourite colour combos: black, red, and blue. I added the kraft cardstock as a neutral background to make the other colours pop.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (Pink Paislee) + plastic flowers (American Crafts) + buttons (Chatterbox) + journaling stamps (Just Cre8) + die cuts (Quickutz Silhouette)</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
For me, scrapbooking started as a picture preservation effort. I just had a baby and felt I needed to put his pictures into acid-free home. Though I mostly kept up with it, I struggled. There was no enjoyment, just another chore on my to-do list. One day, I read a book from a certain Cathy Zielske. I couldn't put the book down and from that moment on, my focus shifted. I started putting our memories on paper and found a new passion.
<b>A Note From Ann</b>
This is my first layout using my Silhouette and I am sold! I love the ability to create custom titles and to cut embellishments that match my layout perfectly—the flowers and leaves were cut from designs included in the software. Since my pictures have such a wide range of colours, I didn't pull my colour choices from them and instead chose to use one of my favourite colour combos: black, red, and blue. I added the kraft cardstock as a neutral background to make the other colours pop.

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This | Autumn Baldwintag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-28T10:13:23-07:002009-05-28T10:13:23-07:00materials patterned papers (My Minds Eye and Basic Grey) + acrylic letters (Heidi Swapp) + ribbon (American Crafts)
Journaling
There isn't a finish line to cross.
There aren't any promotions, or raises, or performance reviews.
There are no grades earned, no sales made; no formulas discovered or statistically significant results found.
But—
There are shouts of "Hi ho cheerio!"
There are days that are better than the one before.
There are dimples, and little hands looking for mine, and hair that smells like baby shampoo.
Sometimes there are even notes slipped under my door at bedtime.
THIS is what I call success.
A Note From Autumn
For me scrapbooking is first and foremost about the story. I want to record the happenings of my life, from the important to the mundane, from the things my kids say to the things I think. Even though it doesn't contain a photo, this layout represents the essence of scrapbooking to me because it preserves something dear to me (the note from my son) while also recording how I feel about being a SAHM. Of course most of my layouts use photos, but I very rarely make a page that doesn't say something (with words) about my family's experience.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned papers (My Minds Eye and Basic Grey) + acrylic letters (Heidi Swapp) + ribbon (American Crafts)</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
There isn't a finish line to cross.
There aren't any promotions, or raises, or performance reviews.
There are no grades earned, no sales made; no formulas discovered or statistically significant results found.
But—
There are shouts of "Hi ho cheerio!"
There are days that are better than the one before.
There are dimples, and little hands looking for mine, and hair that smells like baby shampoo.
Sometimes there are even notes slipped under my door at bedtime.
THIS is what I call success.
<b>A Note From Autumn</b>
For me scrapbooking is first and foremost about the story. I want to record the happenings of my life, from the important to the mundane, from the things my kids say to the things I think. Even though it doesn't contain a photo, this layout represents the essence of scrapbooking to me because it preserves something dear to me (the note from my son) while also recording how I feel about being a SAHM. Of course most of my layouts use photos, but I very rarely make a page that doesn't say something (with words) about my family's experience.

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This Is What I Do | Elizabeth Dillowtag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-28T10:42:19-07:002009-05-28T10:42:19-07:00materials patterned paper (Danny O for K & Company, Sweetwater, Jenni Bowlin) + map (Rand McNally) + journaling sticker, rub-ons (American Crafts) + game spinner (Tim Holtz)
A Note From Elizabeth
I wanted to make a page that featured my most favorite parts of scrapbooking–and convey that when I really focus on any one of them, I can’t lose. (And how cool is that game spinner from Tim Holtz? I have a lot of ideas for the rest of the package of those!) It’s a lot easier to keep from becoming overwhelmed when I have a reminder like this hanging up where I can see it!
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (Danny O for K & Company, Sweetwater, Jenni Bowlin) + map (Rand McNally) + journaling sticker, rub-ons (American Crafts) + game spinner (Tim Holtz)</font>
<b>A Note From Elizabeth</b>
I wanted to make a page that featured my most favorite parts of scrapbooking–and convey that when I really focus on any one of them, I can’t lose. (And how cool is that game spinner from Tim Holtz? I have a lot of ideas for the rest of the package of those!) It’s a lot easier to keep from becoming overwhelmed when I have a reminder like this hanging up where I can see it!

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My Visual Diary | Francine Cloudentag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-28T10:43:41-07:002009-05-28T10:43:41-07:00materials lace cardstock (KI Memories) + patterned paper (Collage Press, Pink Paislee, October Afternoon, Scenic Route) + chipboard letters (American Crafts) + stickers (Scenic Route) + journaling card (Teresa Collins) + number tag, scalloped tag (Every Jot & Tittle) + tiny letter stickers ( Making Memories) + border punch (Fiskars)
A Note From Francine
All the patterned paper came from my scrap bin, I pulled out a variety of pieces that I thought would coordinate with the photo, and then narrowed it down to the four I ended up using. I included a circle motif (the tags, the lace cardstock and the punched border) in order to break up the “squareness” of the page design. The journaling around the page is a list of the type of things I scrapbook about: Memories, Book excerpts, Dreams, Quotes, Favourite Lyrics, Plans, Goals, Just because, Everyday Life. I added in the phrase stickers as another way to include journaling.
The photograph is of a stack of layouts completed over the period of 15 months (waiting to be put into albums). I thought it was a great representation of what scrapbooking is to me: a visual diary. I’ve always tried and failed to keep a regular diary and when I discovered scrapping it all came together. Finally I had a way to record my stories.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> lace cardstock (KI Memories) + patterned paper (Collage Press, Pink Paislee, October Afternoon, Scenic Route) + chipboard letters (American Crafts) + stickers (Scenic Route) + journaling card (Teresa Collins) + number tag, scalloped tag (Every Jot & Tittle) + tiny letter stickers ( Making Memories) + border punch (Fiskars)</font>
<b>A Note From Francine</b>
All the patterned paper came from my scrap bin, I pulled out a variety of pieces that I thought would coordinate with the photo, and then narrowed it down to the four I ended up using. I included a circle motif (the tags, the lace cardstock and the punched border) in order to break up the “squareness” of the page design. The journaling around the page is a list of the type of things I scrapbook about: Memories, Book excerpts, Dreams, Quotes, Favourite Lyrics, Plans, Goals, Just because, Everyday Life. I added in the phrase stickers as another way to include journaling.
The photograph is of a stack of layouts completed over the period of 15 months (waiting to be put into albums). I thought it was a great representation of what scrapbooking is to me: a visual diary. I’ve always tried and failed to keep a regular diary and when I discovered scrapping it all came together. Finally I had a way to record my stories.

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Remember | Lisa Dickinsontag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-28T10:56:58-07:002009-05-28T10:56:58-07:00materials patterned paper (Studio Calico, Making Memories) + stamps (Studio Calico) + chipboard flowers (Maya Road) + pearls (Kaiser Kraft) + machine stitching + date stamp
A Note From Lisa
Remembering. It's as simple as that. I scrapbook because there are so many little things I will forget if they aren't down on paper. I want to look back and recall those tiny moments that made up our lives. The smiles, the tears, the celebrations and sorrows, the simple, the grand...all of it. And so I scrapbook.
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned paper (Studio Calico, Making Memories) + stamps (Studio Calico) + chipboard flowers (Maya Road) + pearls (Kaiser Kraft) + machine stitching + date stamp</font>
<b>A Note From Lisa</b>
Remembering. It's as simple as that. I scrapbook because there are so many little things I will forget if they aren't down on paper. I want to look back and recall those tiny moments that made up our lives. The smiles, the tears, the celebrations and sorrows, the simple, the grand...all of it. And so I scrapbook.

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My Mother's Child | Jody Wenketag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-29T20:11:19-07:002009-05-29T20:11:19-07:00materials chipboard heart (American Crafts) + font (Century Gothic) + pen
Journaling
Growing up with an artistic mother certainly had its perks. Not only could she draw, paint, sew, crochet and quilt but she was an amazing gardener, musician and photographer. One Halloween, not only did she make my costume, but she made one for my best friend as well, Raggedy Ann & Andy. Also all through my childhood, she would make my sister Karin & I so many beautiful matching homemade dresses. She could create a stunning castle out of store-bought cookies or bake the most delicious homemade bread. During the winter, with some snow & a little food coloring she could make a snow sculpture magically come to life. For years I struggled with the knowledge that I had this wonderful talent in my blood, but I had no outlet for it. I have always loved taking photos of my family and friends. Until one day I came upon scrapbooking and I made a page. How ironic that the said page was about my Mom and I was giving it to her as a gift for Mother's Day. That was 2 years ago & I am as proud of that page as I am of my most recent one. It is because of my very artistic mother that at the ripe old age of forty-four, I found my true passion in life and it is scrapbooking. But more importantly, I can finally say, “I am my mother's child.”
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<font size="1"><b>materials</b> chipboard heart (American Crafts) + font (Century Gothic) + pen</font>
<b>Journaling</b>
Growing up with an artistic mother certainly had its perks. Not only could she draw, paint, sew, crochet and quilt but she was an amazing gardener, musician and photographer. One Halloween, not only did she make my costume, but she made one for my best friend as well, Raggedy Ann & Andy. Also all through my childhood, she would make my sister Karin & I so many beautiful matching homemade dresses. She could create a stunning castle out of store-bought cookies or bake the most delicious homemade bread. During the winter, with some snow & a little food coloring she could make a snow sculpture magically come to life. For years I struggled with the knowledge that I had this wonderful talent in my blood, but I had no outlet for it. I have always loved taking photos of my family and friends. Until one day I came upon scrapbooking and I made a page. How ironic that the said page was about my Mom and I was giving it to her as a gift for Mother's Day. That was 2 years ago & I am as proud of that page as I am of my most recent one. It is because of my very artistic mother that at the ripe old age of forty-four, I found my true passion in life and it is scrapbooking. But more importantly, I can finally say, “I am my mother's child.”

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These Three | Tina Cockburntag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-29T22:55:57-07:002009-05-29T22:55:57-07:00materials patterned papers (Bella Blvd., Studio Calico, Stampin' Up!) + chipboard tree (Maya Road) + heart punch (EK Success) + old typewriter
A Note From Tina
My pages tend to be quite simple, and the focus is always on the photo. Simple embellishments, lots of white space, a bit of journaling. I try to make sure the majority of my pages take less than 30 minutes to complete. Because with three kids, a husband, a photography business, doctor's appointments, homework, meals, laundry and the constant refereeing of sibling spats, my scrapbooking time is limited. In my crazy little world, less is definitely more. write click scrapbook editorial team

<font size="1"><b>materials</b> patterned papers (Bella Blvd., Studio Calico, Stampin' Up!) + chipboard tree (Maya Road) + heart punch (EK Success) + old typewriter</font>
<b>A Note From Tina</b>
My pages tend to be quite simple, and the focus is always on the photo. Simple embellishments, lots of white space, a bit of journaling. I try to make sure the majority of my pages take less than 30 minutes to complete. Because with three kids, a husband, a photography business, doctor's appointments, homework, meals, laundry and the constant refereeing of sibling spats, my scrapbooking time is limited. In my crazy little world, less is definitely more.

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Road Trip | Carolyn Jolleytag:typepad.com,2003:photo-2009-05-30T22:09:30-07:002009-05-30T22:09:30-07:00Journaling
Dave takes road trips all of the time. He considers them necessary, not frivolous no matter what the price of gasoline happens to be. The desert is his favorite place to go.
Carolyn - Dave, why do you take road trips?
Dave - To escape from the everyday routine; to find self-expression in other places and people. Because the road is before me, it's there to explore, so I go.
Carolyn - What do you find so fascinating about the desert?
Dave - So little life is able to grow. There are plants and animals there that adapt and handle a harsh climate - they're almost alien. There's something magical about the landscape - its colors of rust and gold, and the sand against the foreboding mountains. When it rains, you're given a glimpse of what paradise used to look like. Flowers bloom, if only for a little while. Solitude. One can feel closer to God there. Some people feel closer to God on a mountaintop or by the ocean. I feel closer to God in the desert.write click scrapbook editorial team

<b>Journaling</b>
Dave takes road trips all of the time. He considers them necessary, not frivolous no matter what the price of gasoline happens to be. The desert is his favorite place to go.
Carolyn - Dave, why do you take road trips?
Dave - To escape from the everyday routine; to find self-expression in other places and people. Because the road is before me, it's there to explore, so I go.
Carolyn - What do you find so fascinating about the desert?
Dave - So little life is able to grow. There are plants and animals there that adapt and handle a harsh climate - they're almost alien. There's something magical about the landscape - its colors of rust and gold, and the sand against the foreboding mountains. When it rains, you're given a glimpse of what paradise used to look like. Flowers bloom, if only for a little while. Solitude. One can feel closer to God there. Some people feel closer to God on a mountaintop or by the ocean. I feel closer to God in the desert.